Starmer’s leadership under further pressure after defence ministers quit – UK politics live
Summary
Keir Starmer, leader of the UK Labour party, faces growing pressure after two defence ministers resigned over a defence investment plan. The plan, which is still being finalized, aims to increase defence spending but has caused disagreements within the party about how much money should be committed.Key Facts
- Defence secretary John Healey resigned suddenly because he thought the defence plan did not provide enough funding for the armed forces.
- Armed forces minister Al Carns also resigned over the same defence investment plan.
- Starmer defends the plan, saying it will increase defence spending and support British jobs.
- The defence investment plan is not yet published and is still being developed by the government.
- Business Secretary Peter Kyle said the plan will be released before the NATO summit in early July.
- Dan Jarvis was appointed as the new defence secretary after Healey’s resignation.
- Plans to announce the defence investment plan in the Commons were cancelled following criticism about timing.
- The resignations have increased questions about Starmer’s leadership within his party.
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